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Eötvös Loránd University
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Short Guide
Publisher:
Mr. György MICHALETZKY, Dean of the Faculty of Science of Eötvös Loránd University
4nd reviewed edition
Compilation finished on 17th Januray, 2011
Printed: Fischerman Ltd.
Védgát st. 43. Budapest 1211
Compilation finished on 19th January, 2009
Editor’s Office
Editor: Mr. József NEMES-NAGY, Vice-dean, Scientific and International Affairs
Department of Scientific and International Affairs
Address: Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A, Budapest H-1117
Collaborators: Ms. Andrea KOMÁROMY ELCHLINGER, Mr. Henrik J. KULLA, Mr. Tamás LENGYEL,
Mr. Péter NYITRAI, Ms. Ildikó KÖRNYEI RÉVI
E-mail: teo teo.elte.hu
This publication is also available on the Web with links to many other sites:
http://ttk.elte.hu, http://teo.elte.hu
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
CENTURIES OF THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................. 6
ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE FACULTY ....................................................... 7
DEAN’S OFFICE................................................................................................................................................. 11
Secretariat of the Dean .................................................................................................................................... 11
Departments ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Department of Economic and Technical Affairs .......................................................................................................11
Department of Educational Affairs ..............................................................................................................................11
Department of Scientific and International Affairs ...................................................................................................12
INSTITUTES......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Institute of Biology ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Institute of Chemistry ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences ................................................................................................. 22
Centre of Geography .......................................................................................................................................................22
Centre of Earth Sciences .................................................................................................................................................23
Institute of Mathematics ................................................................................................................................. 26
Institute of Physics ........................................................................................................................................... 29
OTHER UNITS .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Centre of Environmental Sciences ................................................................................................................ 32
Centre for Multimedia and Educational Technology ................................................................................. 33
Department of History and Philosophy of Science.................................................................................... 34
The Library of the Faculty of Science .......................................................................................................... 35
Museum of Natural History ........................................................................................................................... 36
The Bolyai College ........................................................................................................................................... 38
The Student Union ........................................................................................................................................... 38
NOTICE TO READERS.................................................................................................................................... 40
Higher Education in Hungary ........................................................................................................................ 40
Scientific Research............................................................................................................................................ 41
Things to know about Hungary ..................................................................................................................... 43
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FOREWORD
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is the oldest and, with its 8 faculties and more than 30 000 students, the biggest
university in Hungary. The broad range and high quality of its education, along with its research capacity, place
ELTE among the leading academic institutions of the country. The past decade brought remarkable changes in the
life of the University. Its dynamic development has resulted in integrating the formerly scattered institutions,
buildings and research facilities.
The Faculty of Science on its new campus in South Buda has 40 departments grouped into five Institutes. These
cover disciplines in biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental sciences, mathematics and physics. There are
about 5 500 full-time graduate, 400 PhD students, and 500 academic staff members. Besides a comprehensive
educational curriculum, there is a vigorous program of research in all departments. The Faculty itself is thus a major
national scientific resource.
This booklet is an introduction to the Faculty of Science, covering the educational and scientific activities in each part
of the Faculty, and providing an up-to-date list of relevant contact names and addresses.
Changes are taking place throughout all areas of life in Hungary at present. Adjusting our work to take account of the
new circumstances presents a major challenge, and a vital component of development in the near future will involve
working with institutions and individuals beyond our borders, first of all in European Union countries. Whether you
are an academic wishing to take part in scientific or educational exchange, a student interested in one of our English(or other) language courses, or are simply curious, we look forward to receiving your inquires.
Budapest, 19th January, 2009
György MICHALETZKY
Professor of Mathematics
Dean
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CENTURIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
The University was founded by Cardinal Péter PÁZMÁNY (1570-1637) as a Catholic institution on May 12, 1635. Its
original location was in northwest Hungary, Nagyszombat (now Trnava in Slovakia), since large areas of Hungary
were at that time the subject of continual dispute with the Ottoman Empire.
The original faculties were Theology and Philosophy, where teaching began in the academic year of 1635-1636.
Though the University had a strong Catholic character, the curriculum from the very beginning included
mathematics and natural sciences, like physics and cartography. 1667 saw the foundation of the Faculty of Law, and
Medicine followed more than a century later, in 1769. Thus established with the classical European university
structure of four faculties, state control was introduced in the same year by Empress Maria Theresia (1717-1780), who
gave it the new name of the Royal Hungarian University.
The Turks were expelled from Hungary at the turn of the 17th-18th centuries and Buda slowly regained its role as
capital of the country. The University was moved to Buda in 1777. In the next decades its faculties were distributed
among several buildings in Buda and Pest. The prosperity of the second half of the 19th century made it possible to
build the campus in Museum Ring, which is now the location of several departments of the Faculty of Arts. In
addition, the ever-growing University acquired new buildings – more than 100 by now – spread out all over
Budapest.
The original language of teaching was Latin, and it was only about two hundred years ago that the Department of
Hungarian Language was created. Hungarian became the official language of undergraduate teaching in 1861.
The structure of the university remained unaltered for almost two hundred years, up to 1950, when significant
changes were brought about by the communist takeover. The faculty of Theology was expelled from the University
on ideological grounds, and the Faculty of Medicine became the independent Semmelweis Medical University. The
Faculty of Philosophy and Arts was divided into the Faculties of Science and Arts. A recent change was the opening
of a new campus in the South Buda. In 1950 the University was re-named after Baron Loránd EÖTVÖS (1848-1919), a
Professor of Physics of considerable reputation (experimental evidence for the equivalence of gravitational and
inertial mass) and an eminent statesman.
The Eötvös Memorial Day as well as the Pázmány Memorial Day, held in the first half of May serve as the dates for
distinguished lectures and official awards presented by the Rector of the University and the Dean of the Faculty.
PRIDES OF OUR UNIVERSITY IN THE FIELD OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Name
Fülöp LÉNÁRD (1862-1947)
György HEVESY (1885-1966)
Albert SZENT-GYÖRGYI (1893-1986)
György BÉKÉSY (1899-1972)
Pál ERDŐS (1913-1996)
László LOVÁSZ (1948- )
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Field of Science
Prize
Physics
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Nobel Prize 1905
Nobel Prize 1943
Nobel Prize 1937
Nobel Prize 1961
Wolf Prize 1983
Wolf Prize 1999
Faculty of Pedagogy and
Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Elemantary and
Nursery School Teachers'
Training
Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of
Special Education
Faculties
Institute of
Geography and
Earth Sciences
Institutes
Institute of
Mathematics
Physics
Service Units
Faculty of Informatics
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Law
Director General
Administrational Offices
Institute of
Physics
Institute of
Chemistry
Institute of
Biology
Faculty of Humanities
ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY
AND THE FACULTY
Rector
Vice Rectors
Educational Service Units
Dean
Faculty Council
Vice Deans
Educational Units under
the Dean's Supervision
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About the Faculty
The Faculty of Science is one of the largest faculties of Eötvös Loránd University. It has 44 departments, organized
in five institutes.These are located in two large buildings on the new campus of the University on the scenic banks of
the Danube. The number of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students, who participate in the different
programs, is close to 7 000. The academic staff is 600 teachers and researchers. The Faculty puts emphasis on
international contacts with European universities for cooperation both in teaching and research through the
exchange of students and lecturers. Therefore the Faculty has joined UNICA, IAU, EAIE, EUROBIO, CEEPUS
groups and also participates in TEMPUS and ERASMUS programs to ensure mobility in higher education. Many
staff members also have informal international contacts through their research activity that contribute to an exchange
of MSc and PhD students.
Employees of the Faculty
Lecturers
Professors
Associate professors
Assistant professors
Assistant lecturers
Academic Degrees and Titles of Full Time Lecturers
Hungarian Academy of Sciences - full members
Hungarian Academy of Sciences - corresponding members
Doctors of Hungarian Acadamy of Sciences (DSc)
Candidate (CSc)
PhD
dr. univ.
Researchers
Researcher professor
Scientific advisor
Head researcher
Associate researcher
Assistant researcher
Non-Lecturers/Researchers
Staff
Sum total
Full time
Part time
Sum total
78
148
97
61
16
16
8
2
94
164
105
63
9
4
73
73
162
20
9
4
73
73
162
20
1
2
10
14
48
1
6
3
4
193
652
24
80
1
3
16
17
52
217
732
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Conditions of studying
Facilities: Numerous modern lecture halls and seminar rooms of the eight institutes and well-equipped laboratories of
the department ensure excellent conditions for teaching. (To take a short virtual tour on the faculty, please follow
this link: http://ttk.elte.hu/ttkenglish/virtual_tour/eltetour.html)
Libraries: There are the library of the Faculty of Science” and ten other large collections on the campus of the
Faculty of Science, which are specialized to different fields of science. Students are free to use these and also the
volumes in the other libraries of the University, including the central library of Eötvös Loránd University, as well as
the smaller libraries of the different departments.
Photocopying and computer centres with access to the Internet are available for students. Each registered student is
entitled to an e-mail account.
Sport facilities: The University has a wide range of sport facilities including swimming pools, various sports grounds,
tennis courts and running tracks.
Student organization: The interest of students is represented by the Student Union. Their activists are present in the
decision-making bodies at faculty and university level. The Student Union arranges all kinds of cultural, sporting and
leisure programs, and also organizes meetings for foreign students. All enrolled students are entitled to participate in
these programs and associations. The Union operates a Student Office, which helps for free or reduced-rate
obtaining international student card, finding apartment and private tutors, provides maps and tickets to theaters etc.
The Foreign Affairs Group of the Union is for the help and arrangement of problems of foreign students.
To visit the page snapshots of the life of students, please follow this link:
http://ttk.elte.hu/ttkenglish/virtual_tour/students.html
Student research
The vigorous research programs in all of the departments provide unlimited opportunity for students to participate.
An „Undergraduate Research Program” provides a framework for voluntary student-teacher relationship in
extracurricular research activity of students. A local, university forum for the display of the students’ research work is
a conference, held annually, while nation-wide conferences are organized biannually. On both events, students who
performed the best are given awards.
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Students of the Faculty
Full time
with
scholarship
Institute of Biology
BSc in Biology
5 years programme: Biologist
5 years programme: Biology teacher
postgraduate degree: Human-ecologist
postgraduate degree: Microbiologist
postgraduate degree: Zoologist
PhD programmes (PhD School of Biology)
Institute of Chemistry
BSc in Chemistry
5 years programme: Chemist
5 years programme: Chemist informatician
5 years programme: Chemistry teacher
PhD programmes (PhD School of Chemistry)
Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences
BSc in Geography
BSc in Earth Science
5 years programme: Geographer
5 years programme: Geography teacher
5 years programme: Geologist
5 years programme: Geophysicist
5 years programme: Meteorologist
PhD programmes (PhD School of Earth Science)
Institute of Mathematics
BSc in Mathematics
5 years programme: Mpplied mathematician
5 years programme: Mmathematics teacher
5 years programme: Mathematician
PhD programmes (PhD School of Mathematics)
Institute of Physics
BSc in Physics
5 years programme: Astronomer
5 years programme: Engineer-physicist
5 years programme: Physicist
5 years programme: Physics informatician
5 years programme: Physics teacher
PhD programmes (PhD School of Physics)
Centre of Environmental Sciences
BSc in Environmental Studies
5 years programme: Environmetal studies teacher
5 years programme: Environmetal science
PhD programmes (PhD School of Environmental Sciences)
Sum total
without
scholarship
Part
time
Sum
total
664
207
86
31
135
82
71
62
695
342
208
31
38
19
133
260
87
20
18
32
7
51
3
22
48
267
138
23
52
80
374
406
105
24
87
10
40
38
17
10
39
47
56
3
14
37
460
43
59
43
26
63
31
129
24
5
281
32
6
71
15
50
33
27
16
1
36
338
60
133
16
4195
38
43
40
31
38
19
12
22
49
2
19
391
416
144
93
143
13
54
75
523
74
237
67
31
308
50
7
107
15
107
76
16
354
48
108
35
168
16
32
1192
232
5619
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For a detailed list of the MSc courses in 2009, please have a look on the page of the relevant institute.
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Lágymányos Campus
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DEAN’S OFFICE
Secretariat of the Dean
Dean of the Faculty of Science: Mr. György MICHALETZKY, Professor of Mathematics
Head of the secretariat: Ms. Klára CSIBRA
Secretariat:
Building: Northern (1/A)
Room: 1.127
E-mail: csibraklara caesar.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2545; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6145
Fax: +36 1 372 2505
Departments
Department of Economic and Technical Affairs
Address: Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A, Budapest, Hungary H-1117
Homepage: http://ttkdh.elte.hu
Vice dean: Mr. László DÉTÁRI, Professor of Biology
E-mail: dhgmo ludens.elte.hu
Head of the department: Ms. Erika PÁSZTOR
Room: 0.93
E-mail: erika15 elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2653; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6053
Fax: +36 1 372 2655
Secretariat:
Room: 0.94
Phone: +36 1 372 2647; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6047
Fax: +36 1 372 2655
Department of Educational Affairs
Homepage: http://ttkto.elte.hu
Vice dean: Mr. Zoltán HOMONNAY, Professor of Chemistry
E-mail: homonnay ludens.elte.hu
Head of the department: Ms. Katalin KÖRMENDI
Room: 1.87
E-mail: cheni ludens.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2568; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6168
Fax: +36 1 372 2567
Secretariat:
Room: 1.85
Phone: +36 1 372 2596; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6196
Fax: +36 1 372 2567
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Incoming student administration
Contact person: Ms. Tímea REMLER KONCZ
Room: 1.84
E-mail: krtimea ludens.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2584
Fax: +36 1 372 2567
Opening hours:
Monday and Friday:
Tuesday and Thursday:
10:00 - 12:00
13:30 - 15:30
Competences:
- Registration of incoming students in Register of Electronic Records – Erasmus, Ceepus, etc.
- Registration of regular students in Register of Electronic Records
- Managing of student registration books and courses in the Register of Electronic Records
- Giving out certifications and verifications
Department of Scientific and International Affairs
Homepage: http://teo.elte.hu
Vice dean: Ms. Judit BARTHOLY, Professor of Meteorology
E-mail: dhteo teo.elte.hu
Head of the department: Ms. Mária DEMETER
Room: 0.130
E-mail: demetermaria teo.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2695; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6095
Fax: +36 1 372 2604
Secretariat:
Room: 0.130
E-mail: teo teo.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2695; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6095
Fax: +36 1 372 2604
Competence of the department:
Coordination of PhD affairs
Since 1993 the Faculty of Science runs programmes for PhD degree in all branches of natural sciences. PhD
programmes are organized into PhD schools (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences (since
2006), Mathematics and Physics) approved by the National Accreditation Board. The PhD programmes run parallel
to those taught at the undergraduate level. The duration of studies is 3 years. During this period organized courses
are given and after it to obtain a PhD degree the student has to take a final examination and submit a thesis, written
on his or her special topic.
In the past three years about 580 postgraduate students took part in the PhD training, one-third of them as full-time
fellowship holders. The high scientific standard of the PhD training is guaranteed by members of the Hungarian
Academy of Sciences, Doctors of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences as well as many other PhD holders taking part
in the program as lecturers, supervisors or school/program leaders. Many internationally acknowledged scientists and
experts participate in the work of the PhD schools as lecturers of short courses and seminars.
The PhD training is open to foreign students who have an MSc or equivalent degree or diploma. Most programmes
provide courses and supervision in English as well. Applications should be submitted to the Office of PhD Training
(at the Office of Scientific and International Affairs) with documents on previous studies, plan of research, etc.
Previous consultation with the program leader is recommended. The teaching fee is US$ 3000 per semester.
Information can be obtained from Péter NYITRAI, the Secretary of the PhD School of the Faculty of Science.
There are 6 PhD schools and 26 programmes. See the schools, programmes, school and programme eleaders at the
corresponding institute.
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Habilitation
The word habilitation can be used to describe the qualification itself, or the process of earning that qualification. A
succesful habilitation requires that the candidate be offecially given the venia legendi, Latin for „permission for
lecturing”, or the ius docendi, „right of teaching” a specific academic rank/post, associate professor, at Hungarian
universities.
Habilitation is a qualification process measuring the candidate’s scientific and teaching abilities according to the
institutional regulations. Obtaining the doctorate degree (PhD) as a prerequisite. The habilitation requires the
candidate to write a thesis based on independent scholarly accomplishments, and attach all documentation of
scientific and teaching results and activities, reviewed by and defended in public lectures (habilitation and/or
scientific) before an academic committee.
The habilitation is awarded after the succesful process by the Habilitation Committee of University. Those who have
achieved habilitation can denote the fact by placing the abbreviation „Dr. habil” before their names.
International Affairs
In an era of increasing mobility and improving communications it is widely recognized that the development of
international links has become vital to the continuing well-being of the University. The Faculty has always made great
efforts to broaden and develop its international contacts with universities abroad.
Staff members have many informal contacts with colleagues in other countries. There are also official agreements for
cooperation and exchange with a number of foreign institutions. Cooperation takes place in both teaching and
research, in the exchange of students and lecturers.
The past year has seen a significant increase in links with western European universities. Our University has become
member of the UNICA (Universities from Capitals of Europe), the IAU (International Association of Universities),
the EAIE (European Association for International Education), the EUROBIO (European Association of University
Departments and Faculties of Biology), the Coimbra Group, the Utrecht Network and the International Centre of
Tübingen. A new way of official links in education and research is the CEEPUS (Central European Exchange
Program for University Studies) program.
There are also formal contacts at faculty and departmental levels.
The TEMPUS scheme for cooperation and mobility in higher education between Central/Eastern Europe and the
European Community has offered new possibilities to establish links with universities in the EC and to arrange
student exchange. The Faculty has been keen to develop such links and a number of departments now have wellestablished Joint European Projects. Already a number of our undergraduates have taken the opportunity to spend
months studying at a university in the EC. Courses undertaken in this way are assessed and approved and count fully
towards the student’s final degree.
Our University joined the Erasmus programme to obtain further chances to develop and modernise the structure of
education. The implementation of Erasmus activities naturally motivate the university management at all levels to
improve its strategy in accordance with the extension of European programmes.
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Examination Day of the 40th International Chemistry Olympiad
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INSTITUTES
Institute of Biology
Address: Pázmány Péter sétány 1/C, Budapest H-1117
Homepage: http://bio.elte.hu
Interim director: Mr. Károly MÁRIALIGETI, Associate Professor
E-mail: mariak elte.hu
Secretariat:
Building: Southern (1/C)
Room: 6-205
Phone: +36 1 381 2177; +36 1 372 2500 Ext.: 8077
Fax: +36 1 381 2178
Departments
Department of Anatomy-, Cell- and Developmental Biology (http://anatomia.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. Péter LŐW, Associate Professor
Department of Biochemistry (http://biokemia.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. László NYITRAY, Associate Professor
Department of Biological Anthropology (http://ludens.elte.hu/~anthrop)
Head of the department: Ms. Éva BODZSÁR, Professor
Department of Physiology and Neurobiology (http://physiology.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. László DÉTÁRI, Professor
Department of Ethology (http://etologia.aitia.ai)
Head of the department: Mr. Ádám MIKLÓSI, Professor
Department of Genetics (http://falco.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. Tibor VELLAI, Associate Professor
Department of Immunology (http://immunologia.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Ms. Anna ERDEI, Professor
Department of Microbiology (http://mikrobiologia.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. Károly MÁRIALIGETI, Associate Professor
Department of Plant Anatomy (http://novszerv.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. Béla BÖDDI, Professor
Department of Plant Physiology and Molecular Plant Biology (http://www.novenyelettan.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. Zoltán SZIGETI, Professor
Department of Plant Taxonomy and Ecology (http://ramet.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. János PODANI, Professor
Department of Systematic Zoology and Ecology (http://systzool.elte.hu)
Head of the department: Mr. János TÖRÖK, Professor
Associated Units
Research Group of Theoretical Biology and Ecology of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the group: Mr. Eörs SZATHMÁRY, Professor
Research Group of Immunology of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the group: Ms. Anna ERDEI, Professor
Research Group of Zootaxonomy of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the group: Ms. Klára DÓZSA-FARKAS, Professor
History
The Institute of Biology is one of the oldest ones at the Faculty. It was established in Nagyszombat in 1770 with the
foundation of the Department of Chemistry and Botany at the Faculty of Medicine. Foundation of further units soon
followed. (Natural History Department at the Faculty of Arts in 1774, Zoology and Mineralogy Department in 1784
and Anthropology in 1881). Jakab WINTLER and Pál KITAIBEL (the greatest Hungarian polymath ever) were
prominent directors of the Department of Botany and the Botanical Garden of the University. Other distinguished
lecturers here were Vince Borbás and Lajos Simonkai, in the 1800’s, in this century János TUZSON, Zoltán SZABÓ and
Rezső SOÓ (the prominent authority on Hungarian flora and vegetation). Sándor SÁRKÁNY founded the Department
of Plant Anatomy and was its head for a long period. Plant Physiology was mastered by Lajos JURÁNYI, Árpád PAÁL
(the pioneer of plant hormone research) Nándor GIMESI, Tivadar MARGÓ, Géza ENTZ and Endre DUDICH were
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renowned zoology professors, while Aurél TÖRÖK and Lajos BARTUCZ earned their reputation as biological
anthropologists.
Teaching
BSc programme: Biology
Specialisations: Biology, Teacher
MSc programmes: Biologist, Teacher
Biologist specialisations: Ecology; Evolutionary and Conservation Biology; Molecular, Immun- and
Microbiology; Molecular Genetics; Cell- and Developmental Biology; Plant Biology; Neuro- and Human
Biology
More information of BSc and MSc programmes: http://www.bio.elte.hu/engedu/index.htm
PhD School of Biology
School leader: Ms. Anna ERDEI, Professor
Programmes
Ecology, Conservation Biology and Systematics
Head of the programme: Mr. Eörs SZATHMÁRY, Professor
Ethology
Head of the programme: Mr. Ádám MIKLÓSI, Professor
Immunology
Head of the programme: Ms. Anna ERDEI, Professor
Experimental Plant Biology
Head of the programme: Mr. Zoltán SZIGETI, Professor
Classical and Molecular Genetics
Head of the programme: Mr. László OROSZ, Professor
Molecular Cell and Neurobiology
Head of the programme: Mr. Miklós SASS, Professor
Neuroscience and Humanbiology
Head of the programme: Mr. László DÉTÁRI, Professor
Structural Biochemistry
Head of the programme: Mr. László GRÁF, Professor
Zootaxonomy, Animal Ecology and Hydrobiology
Head of the programme: Mr. János TÖRÖK, Professor
Ecology, Conservation Biology and Taxonomy
Head of the programme: Mr. János PODANI, Professor
More information of PhD programmes: http://bio.elte.hu/engedu/PhD_program.htm
Research
The Institute conducts internationally renowned research in several fields of fundamental and applied biology.
Anatomy-, Cell- and Developmental Biology
Study of regulation of programmed cell death during the embryonal and postembryonal development; Pathobiology
of cell death in neurondegenerative diseases and induced carcinomas; Fine structural, biochemical and genetic
investigations of lysosomes and autophagic vacuoles involved in degradation of cellular organelles; Study of sorting
and targeting signals on proteins secreted by polarized insect epithelia; Regulation of insect metamorphosis
Biochemistry
Genetic and protein engineering; Investigation of the mechanism of serine protease action; Structure–function
studies on muscle and motor proteins
Biological Anthropology
Growth and maturation of Hungarian youth; Variations of human physique and body composition; Population
genetic research
Section for Methodology in Biology Teaching
New methods in representation of biology teaching (stereoscopic photos, video films, multimedia systems);
Environmental education in biology teaching; Relationship between mental and physical development; Physical
activity and mental performance; Biological monitoring of freshwaters – Benthic macroinvertebrates; Water detecting
of water insects; Case-building strategies of caddisfly larvae.
Physiology and Neurobiology
Psychophysiology of viscerosensory system; Neurophysiology and neurochemistry of sleep and emotion; Basic
phenomena of memory and learning; Growth and differentiation of neural cells in tissue culture
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Ethology
Main topics: Sociognitive behaviour in dogs; Behaviour genetic study of behaviour; Behavioural ecology of wild
rabbits at Bugac and suskils at Bócsa; Social learning of food preference in rabbits; Theoretical models of
evolutionary systems
Floristical and Phytosociological Studies in the Botanical Garden
Conservation of endemic and other endangered plants of Hungary; Applied dendrology; Acclimatization of
subtropical ornamental plants
Genetics
Signalling cascades in C. elegans (ageing, cell size, morphogenesis, pattering differentiation), Phage 16-3 genomics
and genetic switches, Biotechnological utilization of 16-3 genes (integrative recombination, regulatory elements),
Genetics of industrial microorganisms (Bacilli, with emphasis on thiotemplate anti-biotics, mannan and cellulose
utilization), Genetic polymorphism in plants, Plant Cytogenetics, Molecular genetics of deer, Genetics-coupled
bioinformatics
Immunology
Structure and function of Fc receptors; Complement system; Regulation of B lymphocyte growth and differentiation;
Antigen presentation; Development of monoclonal antibodies; T and B cell activation signal transduction
Microbiology
Comparative microbiological characterization of natural ecosystems; Investigation on the dynamics of mineralization
processes; Studies on animal–microbe and plant–microbe interactions; Taxonomy of prokaryotes; Environmental
microbiology
Plant Anatomy
Development, structure and function of plastids in different plants, organs and tissues grown under various
conditions; Structural investigations in the early stages of embryogenesis: isolation of germ cells and artificial
fertilization; Estabilishment of new endosymbioses between nitrogen fixing prokaryotes and plants; Plant secretory
cells and tissues; Production and biotransformation of secondary products in callus and cell cultures of medicinal
plants; Plant eustress, elicitation: symptoms and regulation; Mycology: biodiversity of ectomycorrhyzae, molecular
taxonomy, medicinal fungi
Plant Physiology
Studies on the effect of light on the molecular structure of photosynthetic apparatus; Analysis of characteristics of
cytoplasmic and r-RNA-s in etiolated wheat seedlings and during greening process; Fluorescence methods in
characterisation of plant metabolism, stress physiological investigations; Physiological and morphological
characterization of mycorrhiza - plant interactions; Investigation of heavy metal and microelement uptake and
toxicity in plants; Structure, function studies of plant storage proteins; Wheat transformation for biotic and abiotic
stress resistance and quality improvement
Plant Taxonomy and Ecology
Taxonomy of lower and flowering plants; Ecological and botanical aspects of nature conservation; Forest ecology;
Plant ecophysiology; The history of biological modelling; Theoretical biology; Evolution theory, biological
organization, and supraindividual organization; Numerical ecology, biostatistics; Ecology of clonal plants
Systematic Zoology and Ecology
Zootaxonomy, zoogeography, ecology, coenology and behavioural ecology, plant-animal interactions, ecological
energetic, hydrobiology; Intensive zootaxonomic research concerning Nematoda, Oligochaeta and Oribatidae,
Arachnida, Orthoptera, Uropodina
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Institute of Chemistry
Homepage: http://www.chem.elte.hu
Director: Mr. Péter SURJÁN, Professor
E-mail: director chem.elte.hu
Secretariat:
Building: Norther (1/A)
Room: 5.117
E-mail: intezet chem.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2548; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 1514
Fax: +36 1 372 2592
The Institute is organized into two structurally different units. Education is connected to the Departments, and
research work is carried out in the Laboratories.
Departments
Department of Analytical Chemistry
Head of the department: Mr. Győző LÁNG, Professor
Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Head of the departement: Mr. Tibor PASINSZKI, Professor
Department of Organic Chemistry
Head of the department: Mr. Ferenc HUDECZ, Professor
Department of Physical Chemistry
Head of the department: Mr. Attila CSÁSZÁR, Professor
Laboratories
Laboratory of Chemical Kinetics (Leader: Mr. Tamás TURÁNYI, Professor)
Laboratory of Chiroptical Structure Analysis (Leader: Mr. Miklós HOLLÓSI, Professor)
Laboratory for Speciation, Drug and Trace Analysis (Leader: Ms. Katalin PERÉNYI ZIH, Assistant Professor)
Laboratory of Chemical Informatics (Leader: Mr. András BARANYAI, Professor)
Laboratory of Colloid and Supramolecular Systems (Leader: Mr. Ferenc CSEMPESZ, Associate Professor)
Laboratory of Electrochemistry and Electroanalytical Chemistry (Leader: Mr. György INZELT, Professor)
Laboratory of Isolation Technics Teaching and Research (Leader: Ms. Zsuzsanna EKE, Assistant Lecturer)
Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Bioanalytics (Leader: Mr. Gyula ZÁRAY, Professor)
Laboratory of Interfaces and Nanosize Systems (Leader: Mr. Tibor GILÁNYI, Professor)
Laboratory of Molecular Spectroscopy (Leader: Mr. Attila G. CSÁSZÁR, Professor)
Laboratory of Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics (Leader: Mr. Miklós ORBÁN, Professor)
Laboratory of Nuclear Chemistry (Leader: Mr. Zoltán HOMONNAY, Professor)
Laboratory of Physical Organometallic Chemistry (Leader: Mr. Tibor PASINSZKY, Associate Professor)
Laboratory of Organic Syntheses (Leader: Mr. József RÁBAI, Associate Professor)
Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry (Leader: Mr. Roland SZALAY, Assistant Professor)
Laboratory of Structural Biology and Chemistry (Leader: Mr. András PERCZEL, Professor)
Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry (Leader: Mr. Péter SURJÁN, Professor)
Associated Units
Research Group of Peptide Chemistry of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the group: Mr. Ferenc HUDECZ, Professor
Research Group of Protein Modeling of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the group: Mr. András PERCZEL, Professor
History
The first chemistry department of the university was established in 1770 by Jakab J. WINTERL a physician-botanicalchemist. The language of the education became Hungarian in 1860, and Károly THAN was appointed as the head of
the department. He established the Institute of Chemistry in 1871. Due to his activity for about half a century the
institute became the Hungarian centre of chemistry education (for teachers, physicians, pharmacists), as well as the
centre of graduate studies in chemistry at that time. Several internationally recognized scientists laid the ground for
the different branches of chemistry: Lajos WINKLER (classical chemical analysis, pharmacological chemistry), Gusztáv
BUCHBÖCK (phyisical chemistry), Béla LENGYEL (anorganic and analytical chemistry), Tibor SZÉKI and Győző
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BRUCKNER (organic chemistry), Gyula GRÓH (kinetics), László SZEBELLÉDY and Elemér SCHULEK (pharmacutical
analysis), Aladár BUZÁGH (colloid chemistry), Tibor ERDEY-GRÚZ (electrochemistry), Árpád GERECS (chemical
technology), Attila VÉRTES (nuclear chemistry), Péter PULAY (quantum chemistry). These activities resulted in 8
different chemistry departments for the 80s.
Accreditation for awarding the chemistry MSc was received by the Institute in 1946 (earlier only chemistry teachers
were awarded a diploma). The Chemistry Graduate School was established in 2000, giving a newly organized form
for graduate education.
Integration of the departments started in 1990, when the new building was completed. The centralized Chemistry
Institute was established in 2005, and has been operating according to its new structure since April 2006.
Teaching
Starting from the academic year of 2006-2007, the Institute has been offering a six-semester BSc Programme
followed by four-semester MSc Programmes, and a subsequent PhD Programme with a duration of three years
generally. Graduate study for English-speaking students is offered.
BSc programme: Chemisty
Specialisations: Chemistry, Teacher
MSc programmes: Chemist, Teacher
Chemist specialisations: Analitycal Chemistry, Material Research, Pharmaceutical Research, Structural
Research, Synthetic Chemistry
More information of BSc and MSc programmes: http://www.chem.elte.hu/departments/engedu
PhD School of Chemistry
School Leader: Mr. György INZELT, Professor
Programmes:
Analitical Chemistry, Colloid- and Environmental Chemistry, Electrochemistry
Head of Programmes: Mr. Gyula ZÁRAY, Professor
Synthetic Chemistry, Material Science and Biomolecular Chemistry
Head of Programmes: Mr. András PERCZEL, Professor
Theoretical and Physical Chemistry, Structural Chemistry
Head of Programmes: Mr. Péter SURJÁN, Professor
Research
Applied Synthesis
The principal objective of the research carried out in our laboratory is the broadening of the applications of synthetic
chemistry. The main lines of research in our laboratory are: design and synthesis of new heterocyclic ligands and their
application in catalysis; the development of new catalytic procedures and their application in the synthesis of
biologically important compounds, the design and synthesis of new sensor molecules and establishment of their
scope, the preparation of „unusual” heterocycles and the study of their reactivity; the synthesis of active drug
ingredients.
Chemical Kinetics
Investigation of combustion, atmospheric chemical and biological kinetic systems. Simultaneous coupling of chemical
reactions and diffusion may result in the emergence of spatial patterns; these patterns are being investigated
experimentally and using computer simulations. Investigation of processes on a femto-second timescale requires
special experimental methods and special handling of experimental data.
Chiroptical Structure Analysis
Synthesis of linear and cyclic model peptides, phosphopeptides, glycopeptides and peptidomimetics; ECD studies on
peptides, peptide derivatives and peptidomimetics; combined application of ECD and Fourier-transform infrared
(FTIR) spectroscopy for conformational screening of peptides and proteins; spectroscopic characterization of Hbonded folded (turn) structures in peptides and proteins; ECD studies of oligodezoxyribonucleotides and their
complexes with fusogenic peptides; ECD studies of cation complexes of peptides and proteins; ECD spectroscopic
characterization of chiral supramolecular hosts and their aralkylammonium and inorganic cation complexes;
cryochemistry; preparation and HPLC chromatographic testing of chiral crown ether based starionary phases; VCD
spectroscopic studies of peptides and proteins.
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Chemical Informatics
Coordination of theoretical, computer-assisted research activities including molecular modeling, relationships
between molecular structure and properties, processing measurement data, and handling data bases.
Colloidal and Supramolecular Systems
Experimental and theoretical studies on the thermodynamic properties of macromolecular solutions and, on the
interfacial behavior of macromolecular colloids. Investigation of supramolecular complexation in cyclodextrin
solutions, use of supramolecular complexes for selective separations. Studies of interactions in dispersions between
potential colloidal and supramolecular drug carriers.
Electrochemistry and Electroanalytical Chemistry
Synthesis, characterization and application of redox and intrinsic contucting polymers; electrochemical materials
studies (preparation of composites, alloys and corrosion investigations); electrochemical transformations and
electroanalysis of microcrystals; monitoring and decomposition of environmental pollutants by electrochemical
methods; investigations of periodic-chaotic phenomena in electrochemical systems.
Environmental Chemistry and Bioanalytics
Chemical characterization of environmental and biological samples applying advanced analytical methods (ICP-MS;
HPLC-ICPMS; GC-MS-MS; TXRF). Determination of physical and chemical properties of urban aerosols and study
of their health effects. Development of waste water treatment technologies for degradation of xenobiotics e.g.
pharmaceutical residues.
Interfaces and Nanosize Systems
The research group deals with surfactants, polymers, polyelectrolytes, biopolymers and with the interaction between
these components at interfaces and in bulk aqueos solutions by means of theoretical (thermodynamic and molecular
interaction models, MC simulation) and experimental methods.
Molecular Spectroscopy
The principal research aim is the development of new experimental and computational techniques in the field of
molecular spectroscopy and structural research and the use of traditional, available techniques for important chemical
problems of widespread interest. Recently the research was focused on the investigation of the vibrational spectra of
biologically important, optically active radicals using matrix isolation infrared, Raman and VCD spectroscopies,
quantum-chemical computation of the complete rotational-vibrational spectra of small molecules (for example, H2O
and H3+), structural investigation of biomolecules through NMR spectroscopy, and the interpretation of highresolution experiments using a database approach.
Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics
Constructions chemical oscillators by semiempirical methods and design: induced oscillations in the concentration of
some ions that are relevant to biology. Studies on the mechanism of chemical oscillatory systems: experiments and
simulations. Dynamical and stationary pattern formation in two-dimensional rection-diffusion solution and gel
systems.
Nuclear Chemistry
The application of nuclear methods in structural chemistry research. Currently, Mössbauer spectroscopy with 57Fe,
119Sn, and 151Eu is applied to study colossal magnetoresistant materials, metal surfaces and multilayers as well as
coordination chemistry problems. Positron annihilation spectroscopy is used to explore defect structure in various
materials including polymers, alloys and metal oxides. The Laboratory has a facility to handle open radioactive
sources in a full-equipped "C"-level isotope laboratory.
Physical Organometallic Chemistry
Research is centred on the electronic, and structural problems of organometallic model systems in order to
understand better the metal-ligand interaction. Investigations are based on UV photoelectron and mass spectrometric
techniques supported by photoelectron-photoion coincidence and electron transmission spectroscopic measurements
made in international co-operations.
Organic Syntheses
Synthesis and reactions of exotic hydrocarbon derivatives. Effective optical resolution of racemic acids using nonconventional methods. Fluorous syntheses and separations with "C-CF" nanocomposite materials. Combinatorial
synthesis of focussed compound libraries. Development of new microwave-assisted synthetic methods for the
preparation of peptides and peptidomimetics. Preparation of immobilized metabolite libraries.
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Organosilicon Chemistry
Preparation, structure determination and solvolysis kinetic investigation of organosilicon compounds, especially
silylated carbonic acid derivatives. Spectroscopic and quantum chemical study of the role of the pseudo
pentacoordination around the silicon atom in order to elucidate the relationship between structure and reactivity. Use
of compounds as silylating agents in surface modifications and derivatizations, as precursors for the generation of
reactive intermediates (nitrenes, isocyanates), as starting materials in condensation reactions and ligandum transfer
reagents in the synthesis of metal complexes, respectively.
Speciation, Drug and Trace Analysis
Study of group-specific protonation of bio- and drug molecules, investigation of interactions of bio- and drug
molecules with metal ions, macromolecules and supramolecular systems by multinuclear NMR and atom
spectrometric method; determination of principal components, stability analysis and organic/inorganic impurity
profiling of pharmaceutical substances and active ingredients, by capillary electrophoretic, 1D/2D NMR, HPLCNMR and GF-AAS techniques. Separation of trace element species (in-field) by solid phase extraction and
electrochemical preconcentration analysis by GF-AAS. Determination of biologically important elements in human
brain, which have been previously scarcely investigated, analysis of brain samples from Alzheimer's diseased patients.
Structural Biology and Chemistry
Investigation of structure-activity relationships of biological macromolecules (primarily proteins) using NMR
spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Characterization of the formation of complexes of proteins with selected
molecules and the investigation of their dynamical properties. Examination of the conformational preferences of
alpha- and beta-peptides using quantum chemical and bioinformatical methods.
Theoretical Chemistry
Development of new theoretical (quantum chemical) models and methods for the description of electronic structure
of chemical systems. Computations on the electronic structure and spectroscopic properties of molecules and
nanosystems. Ab initio quasiclassical modelling of molecular dynamics to describe tautomerism and photochemical
processes in particular in biomolecules.
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Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences
Homepage: http://geosci.elte.hu
Director: Ms. Mária SZABÓ, Professor
E-mail: szmarcsi ludens.elte.hu
Secretariat:
Room: 7.313
E-mail: ffi ffi.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 1767
History
The Institute was established in 2006 by merging three pre-existing institutes (Geography, Geology, Environmental
Physics) having comprised in all 12 departments. The departments still do have their own, quite independent,
research activities, though efforts are currently made to foster closer collaboration and interdisciplinary projects as
well.
The strength of the new Institute is, its potential to study any scientific problem with the multidisciplinary approach
of Earth Sciences from Geography through Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, to Astronomy and Space Research.
This multidisciplinarity is reflected also by the curricula offerred at both the graduate and the post-graduate level.
Departments
Centre of Geography
Homepage: http://geogr.elte.hu
Head of the centre: Ms. Erzsébet HORVÁTH, Associate Professor
Room: 1-308
E-mail: erzsebet.horvath geology.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2500/1802
Departments
Department of Environmental and Landscape Geography
Head of the department: Ms. Mária SZABÓ, Professor
Department of Physical Geography
Head of the department: Mr. Dávid KARÁTSON, Associate Professor
Department of Regional Science
Head of the department: Mr. József NEMES-NAGY, Professor
Department of Social and Economic Geography
Interim head of the department: Mr. József NEMES-NAGY, Professor
Associated unit
Laboratory of Applied Geography (external unit in Geographical Research Institute of the Hungarian
Academy of Sciences)
Leader of the laboratory: Mr. Ádám KERTÉSZ, Scientific advisor
History
Geographical education at University level started in 1870, when János HUNFALVY was appointed as first professor
of geography in Hungary. In 1888 Lajos LÓCZY, the renowned Asia researcher and geomorphologist took the
professorship. He established the Geographical Institute and Seminar as a new educational form. Between 1910 and
1920 Géza CZIRBUSZ, founder of the Hungarian antropogeography was the head of the Institute. During the period
between 1921 and 1940 the personality and work of Jenő CHOLNOKY ensured high-level geography education. He
represented the Davisian geomorphology in Hungary and he is well-known for his works in popularisation of science.
The Institute was divided into two departments in 1942. The head of the Department of Physical Geography was
Béla BULLA, founder of the climatic geomorphology in Hungary. Tibor MENDÖL, an expert in settlement-geography,
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directed the Department of Human Geography. In 1953 a third department, Department of Regional Economic
Geography was formed under the leadership of Ferenc KOCH. Their successors, Sándor LÁNG, András SZÉKELY, Zoltán
ANTAL and Béla SÁRFALVY continued with the established high standards of geographical education.
Teaching
BSc programme: Geography
Specialisations: Environmental and Landscape Geography, Regional Analysis, Regional and Urban
Development, Teacher
MSc programmes: Geographer, Teacher
Geographers specialisations: Geomorphology, Environmental and Landscape Geography, Regional
Analysis, Regional and Urban Development
More information of BSc, MSc and PhD programmes: http://geosci.elte.hu/en_oktatas.htm
Research
Physical, Environmental and Landscape Geography
Environmental Studies; Soil Genetics and Dynamics; Biogeography; Landscape Ecology; Landscape Evaluation and
Protection; Hydrogeography; Geomorphology; Volcanology; Anthropogenic Geomorphology; Physical Geography
of Hungary and the Carpathian Basin; Remote Sensing, Quaternary Studies, GIS, DTM and its deducted maps.
Human and Regional Geography, Regional Science
Geography of Agriculture, Industry and Transport, Geography of Information Society, Population- and Settlement
Geography, Migration Studies, The Economic Geography of Hungary, Historical Geography, History of
Geographical Ideas, Math-Statistical Methods in Geography, The Social and Economic Geography of Continents,
EU Regional Policies, Political Geography, Theory of Spatial Development, Regional Modeling, Social Space Theory,
Environmental and Regional Development in Hungary.
Centre of Earth Sciences
Address: Pázmány Péter sétány 1/C, Budapest, H-1117
Head of the centre: Mr. Ferenc MOLNÁR, Associate Professor
Room: 0-719
E-mail: molnar abyss.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 8333
Departments:
Department of Physical and Applied Geology (http://applied.geology.elte.hu/index_hu.html)
Head of the department: Ms. Andrea MINDSZENTY, Professor
Department of Astronomy (http://astro.elte.hu/)
Head of the department: Mr. Kristóf PETROVAY, Associate Professor
Department of Geophysics and Space Research (http://geophysics.elte.hu/ )
Head of the department: Mr. Gábor TÍMÁR, Associate Professor
Department of Meteorology (http://nimbus.elte.hu/)
Head of the department: Ms. Judit BARTHOLY, Professor
Department of Mineralogy (http://abyss.elte.hu/department/mineral.html)
Head of the department: Mr. István DÓDONY, Associate Professor
Department of Palaeontology (http://paleo.elte.hu/)
Head of the department: Mr. Miklós KÁZMÉR, Associate Professor
Department of Petrology and Geochemistry (http://iris.elte.hu/geo/aaa/dep/petrol/petrol.htm)
Head of the dapartment: Mr. Szabolcs HARANGI, Professor
Associated Units
Laboratory of Astrophysics (external unit in Konkoly Observatory of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences)
Leader of the laboratory: Mr. Lajos G. BALÁZS, Director of Konkoly Observatory
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Research Group of Geology, Geophysics and Space Science of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the group: Mr. János HAAS, Researcher Professor
Department of Regional Geology (external unit in Geological Institute of Hungary):
Head of the department: Mr. László FODOR, Head Researcher
UNESCO Chair „Erdélyi Mihály” School of Advanced Hydrogeology
Chair holder Mr. Imre MÜLLER, Professor
Co-chair holder Ms. Judit SZŐNYI MÁDL, Associate Professor
History
The University has long-established tradition in teaching geology. Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Geology were the
first departments founded, as early as the second half of the 19th century. These departments were the nuclei around
which all the other geological departments „crystallized”. Scientists and professors of international reputation were
Miksa HANTKEN, József SZABÓ, József KRENNER, Antal KOCH, Károly PAPP, Károly TELEGDI ROTH, Béla MAURITZ,
Elemér SZÁDECZKY-KARDOSS, Kálmán SZTRÓKAY, László BOGSCH, Sándor VITÁLIS and Elemér VADÁSZ. The
independent Geology curriculum was established after the 2nd world war as a result of the growing need for mineral
resources. Ever since then, economic geology, alongwith other applications, particularly hydrogeology, have been
important subjects for ELTE’s students of geology. Environmental Geology became included in the curriculum in
the late 80’s. In addition also traditional subdisciplines like Palaeontology, Mineralogy, Stratigraphy Structural
Geology and Sedimentology have been intensely cultivated at the MSc research level.
Teaching
BSc programme: Earth Science
Specialisations: Astronomy, Geology, Geophysics, Meterology, Geography, Cartography and Geoinformatics
MSc programmes: Astronomer, Geologist, Geophysicist, Meteorologist
Geologist specialisations: Archeometry, Environmental Geology, Geology-Palaeontology, Hydrocarbon
Geology, Hydrogeology, Mineralogy-Petrology-Geochemistry, Mineral Resources
Geophysicist specialisations: Geophysical Research, Space Research and Remote Sensing
Meteorologist specialisations: Climate Research, Weather Forecast
More information of BSc, MSc and PhD programmes: http://geosci.elte.hu/en_oktatas.htm
Research
Applied and Environmental Geology
Environmental geology, hydrogeology and vulnerability of porous and fissured reservoirs, basin hydraulics, thermalwater-based geothermal resources, geostatistics, applied sedimentology (geology of hydrocarbons, bauxites, paleosols
and paleokarst), structural geology, geomathematics/geostatistics (time series analyses, dynamic factor analysis, space
statistics), archeogeopedology.
Physical and Historical Geology
Sedimentology and microfacies studies, bio- and lithostratigraphy, palaeogeography, structural geology, basin analysis,
stratigraphy, sedimentology and regional geology of Mesozoic and Cenozoic sedimentary formations
Mineralogy
Mineralogy, crystallography, geology of ore deposits
Palaeogeography
Palaeozoic-Mesozoic stratigraphy of Hungary; Major tectonic and palaeogeographic relationship of Tertiary and PreTertiary units of Hungary with their surroundings; Sedimentology of carbonates and siliciclastics
Palaeontology
Evolution, systematics, palaeoecology and biostratigraphy of invertebrates and vertebrates, studies of fossils and their
host rocks, facies and palaeontology, history of palaeontological investigation
Petrology and Geochemistry
Igneous petrogenesis and geodynamic relationships, volcanology, petrology and origin of igneous rocks and
ophiolites in the Carpathian-Pannonian Region, tephra-correlation, petrology of meteorites, Petrology of ceramics,
Petrology and geochemistry of mantle xenoliths and the nature of the lithospheric mantle, fluid inclusion studies,
radon geochemistry, environmental geochemistry, archaeometry, petrology and geochemistry of sedimentary rocks
Regional Geology (External Unit)
Regional geology, palaegeography of Hungary and the surrounding Alp-Carpathian-Dinaric terrains, Mesozoic
stratigraphy and paleoenvironment, Cretaceous carbonate platforms of the Mediterranean region
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Astronomy
Celestial mechanics, Structure and dynamics of the Milky Way System, Investigation of stationary and flare stars of
open clusters, Astrophysical turbulence and dynamo theory, Solar magnetohydrodynamics, Spectroscopy of young
stars, Physics of the interstellar matter
Geophysics and Space Science
Global and Regional Studies in Geophysics
Theoretical studies of the Earth’s gravity and magnetic fields, Studies of the Earth tides, Palaeomagnetism and
archaeomagnetism with applications to geological and archaeological problems, Geophysical fluid dynamics,
Investigations of mantle processes, Quantitative modelling of the thermal structure and evolution of the continental
lithosphere, Geothermal studies, measurements of thermal parameters, heat flow determination, construction of
geothermal maps, Neotectonic studies and landscape evolution modeling, Mechanism of formation of extensional
basins, Assessment of earthquake risk
Seismic inversion theory, and applications for hydrocarbon exploration, Interpretation of seismic data, image
processing and pattern recognition techniques, Interpretation of gravity and magnetic measurements, Environmental
geophysics, Borehole and penetration logging modeling, Quality control in geophysical interpretation, High
resolution seismic electric and radar prospecting
Remote Sensing and Space Research
Radio wave propagation theory, VLF and beacon studies of the ionosphere, magnetosphere and the solar
atmosphere; Study of magnetospheric VLF propagation and electron density distribution using whistlers;
Applications of remote sensing (yield estimation and forecasting).
Meteorology
Research in dynamic meteorology, Atmospheric energetics, Numerical forecast models and dynamical modelling of
atmospheric processes, Measuring and modelling boundary layer processes, Climatological research: analysis of
geopotential height fields and regional precipitation, estimation of regional climate changes, Urban climatology, Soilvegetation-atmosphere transfer modelling, Land-surface parametrization, Estimation of evapotranspiration,
Meteorological aspects of environmental protection
PhD School of Earth Sciences
School leader: Mr. Gyula GÁBRIS, Professor
Programmes:
Geography and Meteorology
Head of the programme: Mr. József NEMES-NAGY, Professor
Geology and Geophysics
Head of the programme: Mr. Miklós MONOSTORI, Professor
Cartography
Head of the programme: Mr. István KLINGHAMMER, Professor
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Institute of Mathematics
Address: Pázmány sétány 1/C, Budapest, H-1117
Homepage: http://www.cs.elte.hu
Director: Mr. László LOVÁSZ, Professor
E-mail: lovasz cs.elte.hu
Secretariat:
Room: 3-510
E-mail: matint cs.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 381 2202, +36 1 372 2500/8102
Fax: +36 1 381 2174
Departments
Department of Algebra and Number Theory
Head of the department: Mr. Emil KISS, Professor
Department of Analysis
Head of the department: Mr. Miklós LACZKOVICH, Professor
Department of Applied Analysis and Computational Mathematics
Head of the department: Mr. István FARAGÓ, Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
Head of the department: Mr. Péter KOMJÁTH, Professor
Department of Geometry
Head of the department: Mr. Balázs CSIKÓS, Associate Professor
Department of Operations Research
Head of the department: Mr. Tibor JORDÁN, Associate rofessor
Department of Probability Theory and Statistics:
Head of the department: Mr. György MICHALETZKY, Professor
Mathematics Teaching and Education Centre
Head of the centre: Ms. Éva VÁSÁRHELYI, Associate Professor
Associated Units
Research Group of Combinatorial Optimization of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the group: Mr. András FRANK, Professor
Our Institute has a close relationship to the Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences,
both in scientific research, and in teaching.
History
Between World Wars I and II, mathematics at the University was hallmarked by the activity of Lipót FEJÉR (Fourier
analysis, interpolation theory, function theory) and Béla KERÉKJÁRTÓ (topology of manifolds). In the decades that
followed, the University had such prominent professors of international reputation as Frigyes RIESZ (functional
analysis, function theory, ergodic theory), György HAJÓS (group theory, geometry), Pál TURÁN (number theory,
function theory, graph theory, approximation theory, etc.), Alfréd RÉNYI (probability and information theory, number
theory, function theory, etc.) and Rózsa PÉTER (logic, foundations of mathematics), József MOGYORÓDI (martingale
theory, Orlitz-spaces), Ferenc KÁRTESZI (projective geometry and finite geometry).
Teaching
BSc programme: Mathematics
Specialisations: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Analysis, Pure Mathematics, Teacher
MSc programmes: Actuarial and Financial Mathematician, Applied Mathematician, Matematican, Teacher
Actuarial and Financial Mathematians specialisations: Actuarial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance
Applied Mathematicians specialisations: Applied Analysis, Operations Research, Computer Science,
Stochastics
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PhD School of Mathematics
School Leader: Mr. Miklós LACZKOVICH, Professor
Programmes:
Theoretical Mathematics
Head of the programme: Mr. András SZŰCS, Professor
Applied Mathematics
Head of the programme: Mr. György MICHALETZKY, Professor
More information of BSc, MSc and PhD programmes: http://www.cs.elte.hu/programs/bsc.htm?lang=en
Research
Some of the research topics mentioned below are in fact joint projects with other departments of the university, with
the Rényi Institute, and with various establishments throughout the world via formal or informal scientific
relationships. The Institute conducts research in various fields of applied and theoretical mathematics. Below we
present the main areas of research and the scientists working in the respective fields.
Algebra and Number Theory
Finite groups (simple groups, characters, p-groups, permutation groups, statistical group theory, loop theory).
Ring theory (stratified algebras, homological duality, representation theory).
Universal algebra (commutator theory, tame congruence theory, lattice theory, partially ordered sets, weakly
associative lattices, embeddings of categories).
Combinatorial and analytic number theory (distribution and characterization of arithmetical functions, Diophantine
approximation, irregularities of distribution, statistical theory of partitions, sequences of integers, additive number
theory).
Computational number theory (pseudorandom sequences).
Analysis
Real variables (measure theory, integration, properties of derivatives, spaces of functions, applications).
Complex analysis (one and several variables, Turán’s power sum method and its applications, complex manifolds).
Approximation theory.
Topology (general, set theoretical).
Algebraic and differential topology (topology of manifolds and smooth maps).
Computer Science
Combinatorics (graphs, matroids, combinatorial optimization).
Theoretical computer science (graph algorithms, algorithms in group theory and number theory, parallel processing,
VLSI, cryptography, data mining, the science of the Web).
Geometric questions (discrete, projective and computational geometry).
Set theory (infinitary combinatorics, applications of logic).
Formal languages and automata (Chomsky-classes).
Operations Research
Linear, nonlinear, multiobjective optimization.
Combinatorial optimization, discrete programming.
Stochastic programming.
Fuzzy decision analysis, neural nets.
Applications in engineering and economics.
Applied Analysis and Computational Mathematics
Functional Analysis (Operator theory on function spaces, Banach spaces, Hilbert spaces, C*-algebras, Banachalgebras, representation theory, extension theory, dilation theory, general *-algebras, their representation theory,
momentum theory, integral representations.)
Nonlinear functional analysis (Lie-groups, Lie-algebras, their representations and cohomolgy theory, deformation
theory.)
Differential equations (Linear and nonlinear elliptic and parabolic differential equations, numerical methods for
partial differential equations. Applications in physics and chemistry.)
Mathematical Physics (Mathematical models of physics both classical and quantum mechanical, representation theory
in mathematical physics. Noncommutative probability and statistics.)
Geometry
Discrete, Combinatorial and Finite Geometry (Packing and covering theory, theory of tilings, combinatorial
properties of tilings, combinatorial properties of geometric structures, Galois geometry)
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Convexity (Analytic convexity including the theory of fundamental measures of convex bodies, geometry of numbers
and the theory of point-lattices; Non-analytic convexity containing Helly-type theorems, Helly dimension,
illumination problems, combinatorial theory of polytopes and their application in computational theory)
Differential Geometry and Differential Topology (Riemannian and semi-Riemannian geometry, symplectic geometry,
spaces of non-positive curvature; transformation groups, symmetric spaces, Lie groups and their representations;
applications of differential geometry and Lie groups in mathematical physics)
Probability Theory and Statistics
Probability Theory (Combinatorial probability, limit theorems, algebraic probability, martingales, reliability theory.)
Mathematical Statistics (Multivariate analysis, numerical and computational aspects of statistics, statistics of extremes,
applications of statistics in hydrology, statistics of stochastic processes.)
Stochastic Analysis (Stochastic differential equations, partial stochastic differential equations, random fields,
stationary processes, realization theory)
Information Theory (Cryptography, data compressing, loglinear models, theory of information distances)
Teacher Training in Mathematics
Education research and planning, curriculum and instruction in general and at different school levels and types,
comparative studies on mathematics education in different countries. Analysis of textbooks, development and
evaluation of textbooks.
Investigating and problem solving, cognitive processes, concept formation, problem solving, understanding, problem
solving and heuristic strategies, the rule of the analogy, methodology of problem solving, classification of exercises,
problem solving in the curriculum.
Representation and concept building, manipulative materials and their use in the classroom (visualizations, teaching
aids, models, worksheets).
Computers in mathematics teaching: pedagogical and didactical aspects of computer based mathematics teaching
(graphic calculators, computer algebra systems, dynamic geometrical systems, hypertext, hypermedia, online learning)
For PhD students: introduction into scientific working, empirical research, documentation of scientific work,
research methods of didactics of mathematics, interaction specificity.
Computer aided mathematics learning for disadvantage pupils in rural area.
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Institute of Physics
Homepage: http://fizika.elte.hu
Director: Mr. Jenő KÜRTI, Professor
E-mail: kurti virag.elte.hu
Secretariat:
Room: 4.69
E-mail: titkar metal.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2845, +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6445
Fax: +36 1 372 2811
Departments
Department of Atomic Physics
Head of the department: Mr. Zsolt FREI, Professor
Department of Biological Physics
Head of the department: Mr. Jenő KÜRTI, Professor
Department of Materials Physics
Head ot the department: Mr. István GROMA, Professor
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
Head of the department: Mr. Gábor VATTAY, Professor
Department of Theoretical Physics
Head od the department: Mr. László PALLA, Professor
Associated Units
Research Group for Statistical Physics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the Group: Mr. Tamás VICSEK, Professor
Research Group of Theoretical Physics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Head of the Group: Mr. Zalán HORVÁTH, Professor
History
Teaching of Physics started in the very first semester of the academic year 1635–1636. The Institute has had among
its professors well known scientists as Loránd EÖTVÖS (the equivalence of the gravitating and the inertial mass),
György HEVESY (radioactive tracing, Nobel-Prize 1943), Károly Novobátzky (consistent quantization of the photon
field), György BÉKÉSSY (physics of the ear, Nobel-Prize 1961), Lajos JÁNOSSY (extended air showers in cosmic rays),
Tibor NEUGEBAUER (atomic and molecular physics), Imre FÉNYES (irreversible thermodynamics and stochastic
interpretation of quantum phenomena), and György MARX (astrophysics and neutrino physics).
Teaching
BSc programme: Physics
Specialisations: Astronomy, Applied Envionmental Physics, Biophysics, Geophysics, Meteorology, Physics,
Teacher
MSc programmes: Physics, Teacher
Specialisations in Physics: Biophysics, Information Physics, Environmental Physics
PhD School of Physics
School leader: Mr. Zalán HORVÁTH, Professor
Programmes:
Material Science and Solid State Physics
Head of the programme: Mr. János LENDVAI, Professor
Particle Physics and Astronomy
Head of the programme: Mr. Ferenc CSIKOR, Professor
Statistical Physics, Biological Physics and Physics of Quantum Systems
Head of the programme: Mr. Jenő KÜRTI, Professor
Teaching of Physics
Head of the programme: Mr. Tamás TÉL, Professor
More information of BSc, MSc and PhD programmes: http://ion.elte.hu/kredit/Intezet/Physics_Programs_in_English.html
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Research
Astrophysics
Large scale structure of the Universe; Nuclear astrophysics; Inflationary Cosmology; Cosmological Phase Transitions
Biological Physics
Theoretical studies and modelling of collective motions, molecular motors, evolution theory; Complex structure of
tissue cells; Atomic force microscopy and force spectroscopy; Spectroscopy of biologically active molecules; Physical
activity of biomembranes; Investigations of surfaces by optical wave guiding sensors; Spectroscopy and quantum
chemistry of fullerenes and carbon nanotubes; The role of polarization in animal vision
Environmental Fluid Dynamics
Theory of rotated and stratified fluids; Turbulence; Chaotic advection; Numerical simulation of large scale flows;
Experiments with rotated and stratified fluids in the Kármán Laboratory of Environmental Flows
Field Theory and Particle Physics
Phenomenology of the standard model; Non-Abelian quantum fields; Computational methods of quantum theory;
Finite temperature field theory; Foundation of quantum theory; Classical field theory; Theory of relativity; Low
dimensional quantum field theories; Conformal field theories; String theory; Experimental high energy physics
Low Temperature Physics
Magnetic properties of superconducting alloys; Preparation and investigation of high Tc superconducting materials;
Application of irreversible thermodynamics to low temperature phenomena; Technical applications
Methodology of Physics Teaching
New experiments for laboratory and classroom demonstrations; Postgraduate training of teachers; Teaching modern
physics on PC’s; Modernization of the physics curricula at secondary, tertiary and postgraduate levels; History of
science
Nuclear Physics
Intermediate energy nuclear reactions; Heavy ion collisions; Dynamical changes in atomic nuclei; Applied radiation
protection and neutron activation methods; Nuclear reactions of astrophysical interest; Nuclear environmental safety
Solid State Physics and Materials Science
Mechanical properties and microstructure; Lattice defects; Precipitation in alloys; Textures and the plasticity of
metals; Radiation damage; Amorphous and nanocrystalline materials, quasi crystals; Metallic glasses; Strongly
correlated electron systems
Statistical Physics
Nonlinear dynamical phenomena; Fractal growth; Deterministic chaos (fully developed chaos, multifractality,
quantum chaos); Cellular automata; Spin glasses; Neural networks; Phase transitions; Bose–Einstein condensed gases;
Mesoscopic systems; Econophysics; Modelling of Internet traffic
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Lágymányos Campus, Southern Building
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OTHER UNITS
Centre of Environmental Sciences
Homepage: http://kornyezet.elte.hu
Head of the centre: Mr. Ádám KISS, Professor
E-mail: kissadam ludens.elte.hu
Secretariat:
Room: 0.122
E-mail: atomph ludens.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2775, +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6345
Fax: +36 1 372 2753
History
The predecessor of the School, the Faculty Task Force for Environmental Studies was founded in 1996 in order to
coordinate the inter- and multidisciplinary efforts of the faculty of all different disciplines of natural sciences for the
promotion of teaching and research activities in the field of environmental studies and for strengthening
environmental oriented thinking. The organizational unit was reorganized in 2005 and got the name of School of
Environmental Studies. Members of the School belong at the same time to different departments of the Faculty as
well. The master degree programme Teacher Training in Environmental Studies was launched in 1997, the second
MSc programme coordinated by the School, the Environmental Research Studies has been started in academic year
2004/2005 and accepts students since then. The School of Environmental Studies has successfully prepared the
accreditation of the new BSc programme in Environmental Studies. This BSc course has accepted the first 150
students in 2006/2007.
Main objectives of the Centre of Environmental Studies are
- to organize the training in Environmental Studies BSc level programme,
- to prepare the accreditacion of the second cycle MSc level programmes on the basis of the recently started first
cycle BSc program in Environmental Studies (the training in Environmental Research Studies and Teacher
Training for Environmental Studies),
- to organize the now outrunning Environmental Research Studies and Teacher Training for Environmental
Studies MSc level programmes,
- to initiate and coordinate the inclusion of environmental moduls in the traditional non-environmental teaching
programmes of the Faculty of Science,
- to propose and manage multidisciplinary projects in the field of environmental science,
- to harmonize efforts with other Hungarian universities and research groups in teaching and research of
environmental studies.
Teaching
Starting 2006 the new two cycle programmes have been started at this university. The the first cycle program in the
field of Environmental Studies gives the BSc degree after three years. It can be followed by MSc second cycle
programs in Environmental Research Studies and Teacher Training in Environmental Studies. The Master’s degree
programmes (MSc) Teacher Training in Environmental Studies and Environmental Research Studies were started
after the official accreditation of the proposals of the Faculty Task Force in 1997 and 2004, respectively. The Teacher
Training Program programme may be taken only in pair with biology, chemistry, geography or physics. The Master’s
degree programme Environmental Research Studies has been started in academic year 2004/2005.
BSc programme: Environmental Studies
Specialisations: Environmental Research, Geophysics, Geology, Meteorology, Teacher
MSc programme: Environmental Sciences, Teacher
Specialisations in Environmental Sciences: Applied Ecology, Environmental Physics, Environmental Earth
Science, Instrumental Environmental Analysis
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PhD School of Environmental Sciences
School leader: Mr. Ádám KISS, Professor
Programmes:
Environmental Biology
Head of programme: Mr. Keve T. KISS, Researcher Professor
Environmental Chemistry
Head of programme: Mr. Tamás TURÁNYI, Professor
Environmental Earth Sciences
Head of programme: Mr. András GALÁCZ, Professor
Environmental Physics
Head of programme: Mr. Ádám KISS, Professor
Centre for Multimedia and Educational Technology
Homepage: http://edutech.elte.hu
Head of the centre: Ms. Andrea KÁRPÁTI, Professor
E-mail: karpatian t-online.hu
Secretariat:
Room: 7.26
Phone: +36 1 372 2961, +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6761
Fax: +36 1 372 2948
Associated Units
UNESCO Centre for ICT in Education
Head of the centre: Ms. Andrea KÁRPÁTI, Professor
Algernon Research Group
Head of the group: Mr. Gergely HANCZÁR, Assistant Lecturer
Main objectives
- to conduct Educational Technology graduate courses for teacher students;
- to do scientific research and coordinate international research projects as the Hungarian partner for
OECD/CERI and EU/MINERVA on
- the structure and development of ICT skills and competencies of students and teachers
- the use of new IT devices in skills diagnostics and education (digital pen, active whiteboard, tablet PC, etc.)
- the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in public and higher education
- promoting learning processes of learners with special needs
- promoting equity through ICT in education
- developing methods of teacher training on the use of ICT in teaching, lifelong learning and school
management
Disciplines taught by the Centre for Educational Technology and UNESCO Chair for ICT in Education
Educational technology (compulsory course for all teacher training students)
Course content: description and analysis of teaching aids in service of contemporary paradigms in education. New
models of science and mathematics education and their technology-enriched environment – a theoretical
introduction. Practice in use of traditional and novel teaching aids and equipment: presentation tools, photography,
video film making, ICT-based learning environments (CAT, CAL). Methods of assessment of media and methods of
educational technology, with special regard to digital teaching aids. Design and realisation of simple educational
devices ad applications. Curriculum design with the use of technology-enriched learning environments.
ICT in Education (compulsory course for all teacher training students)
Course content: Basic knowledge of hardware and software tools necessary to utilise Information and
Communication technologies (ICT) in primary and secondary education. Introduction to computer-supported
learning environments, cognitive tools, ICT-based methods of constructivist and collaborative learning. Software and
Internet resources most widely and successfully used in science and maths education are analysed and experimented
with. Students develop, and at least partly realise a digital teaching aid (e.g presentation, simulation, educational home
page, adaptive test) and include in a teaching project.
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ICT-based methods in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology (specialization selected according to student demand)
Creative Photography
Digital Portfolio Assessment
ICT in Mathematics Education
Museum Education
Video Film Production
Digital Imaging
Desktop Publishing
Distance Education in an ICT Environment
Desktop Publishing
Services
- to manage and modernize the Hungarian version of EPICT, the European Pedagogical ICT Licence and train
the trainers (called facilitators) for this accredited national teacher training course
- to develop and produce audiovisual and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) educational
materials;
- to run the Multimedia Resource Centre;
- advice, design and production of interactive instructional systems, multimedia learning packages;
- organization of special in-service training courses on new information and communication technologies and
media education;
- design and production of CD-ROMs, instructional video programs, slide series, overhead transparencies, graphic
media and printed learning materials.
Technical units
- Audiovisual Training Hall
- Microsoft Innovative Teacher Training Laboratory
- Sulinet (Hungarian Schoolnet) PC Lab
- BETA SP Video Studio and Student Lab
- Photo Studio and Student Lab
- Multimedia Development Lab
- Multimedia Resource Centre – part of the Library of the Faculty of Science
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Homepage: http://hps.elte.hu
Head of the department: Mr. György KAMPIS, Associate Professor
E-mail: gk hps.elte.hu
Secretariat:
Room: 1.711
Phone: +36 1 372 2924, +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 6674
Fax: +36 1 372 2924
History
The Department of History and Philosophy of Science was formally established as an independent academic unit
within the Faculty of Sciences of Loránd Eötvös University in 1994. Currently the Department consists of 5 tenured
faculty; 3 further lecturers are affiliated with the department on a temporary basis. Members of the Department
typically have a degree both in one of the sciences and in philosophy, which is advantageous in view of the teaching
profile of the Department: The Department offers about 30 undergraduate courses in the area of history and
philosophy of science (one course consisting of two 45 minute classes per week). The average number of students
taking a course offered by the Department is above 2000 per term. The Department participates in several PhD
programmes at the Faculty of Science, and two MSc programmes are in the progress of institution: one in cognitive
science (funded by the MEI COGSCI grant of the EC) and one in the History and Philosophy of Science.
Establishing the Department also was motivated by the aim of creating in Loránd Eötvös University a research unit
with a profile in history, philosophy and foundations of science, interpreted mainly in the Anglo-Saxon analytic
tradition. The Department has been successful in establishing itself as a centre of research in Hungary in the
discipline: its record in international publications in the field, its extensive international contacts, its cooperation with
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science and philosophy departments in the Eötvös and other Hungarian universities and the number of research
grants awarded to members of the Department make the Department unique in the Hungarian university system.
Teaching
In accordance with ongoing structural changes in higher education in Hungary, the Department offers service
teaching compatible with both traditional and BSc/MSc requirements. Upper grade students working in the
traditional system can meet the distribution requirements prescribed by state law: each science major has to take
three ‘compulsory-elective’ courses outside the field of sciences; in particular, students majoring as science teachers
have to take at least one course in the history of their science. To lower grade BSc students the Department offers
‘elective’ courses for ‘free credits’ also prescribed by the law.
The Department offers courses for more than 8000 credits per academic year. Courses include introduction to the
history of science, philosophy of science, cognitive science, epistemology, history of philosophy, as well as specialized
topics like foundations of physics, philosophical logic, and many others. Besides regularly offered basic courses, each
semester a wide spectrum of specialized occasional courses is available to students. The Department runs the
Budapest Semester in Cognitive Science for US students.
Research
The department carries out research in several subfields of history and philosophy of science broadly consured.
Among other things, research is pursued in general philosophy of science, analytic philosophy of science, philosophy
of mind, cognitive science, history and philosophy of physics, history and philosophy of biology, foundations of
physics, social and cultural studies of science, agent-based modeling, multi-agent systems etc.
The Library of the Faculty of Science
Address: Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A – 1/C, Budapest H-1117
Homepage: http://ttklib.elte.hu
Interim chief librarian: Mr. Iván CSÁMER
Phone: +36 1 381 2131, +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 8033
Fax: +36 1 381 2134
E-mail: csamer edutech.elte.hu
Collections and Special Subject Collections:
Special Collection of Biology
Special Collection of Physics
Special Collection of Geography
Special Collection of Earth Sciences
Special Collection of Chemistry
Special Collection of Environmental Physics
Special Collection of Mathematics
Collection of the Centre for Educational Technology
Collection of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Unit of Electronic Information Service
History
After the fusion of the specialized subject libraries of the various departments the new Central Library of the Faculty
was established on 1 January 2002. Information about the history of the department libraries can be found on the
website of the library of the faculty.
Functions
The main aim in establishing the Faculty Library was to provide the necessary information and library background
for the research and instruction carried out at the Faculty of Science, and also to help university students with their
studies.
Fields of Collection
The fields covered by the library’s collection policy are as follows: all the disciplines that constitute the fields of
research and instruction at the Faculty (Biology, Physics, Geography, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental
Physics, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, History of Science, Philosophy of Science) and, as far as possible, their
auxiliary sciences and related branches of knowledge. Our aim is to cover these fields as extensively as possible and
to collect the following types of documents (both Hungarian and foreign): monographs, reference books, course
books, distributed lecture notes, supplementary teaching materials, dictionaries, books of maps, maps, publications of
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conferences, periodicals, non-traditional documents, modern data carriers: CD-ROM, electronical journals, doctoral
theses.
Facts and Figures (31 December 2008)
Books and bound periodicals
Audiovisual documents
Electronic documents
Other documents
Foreign periodicals
International exchange partners
Library users
Reading-room capacity (on 5 locations)
Reader’s terminals
423 931
863
670
19 342
953
220
5469
323
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Tasks completed since the establishment of the library:
Since the establishment of the library significant changes and developments have taken place, the main component of
which are the following:
- the technical background has been greatly modernized: new computers, printers, photocopiers have been
purchased as well as a scanner, CD-recorder, a fax machine, new software (Ariel), the equipment and the server
of the Electronic Information Service Unit;
- the Electronic Information Service national programme provides an extended access to electronical databases;
- encyclopedies, technical dictionaries, Hungarian and foreign course books have been purchased with the aim to
cover areas somewhat neglected so far;
- the Goethe Institute has donated new books to the library;
- a compact shelving system has been introduced and the number of open shelves has increased;
- a new storage system has been implemented in the various collections.
Museum of Natural History
Homepage: http://www.muzeum.elte.hu
Open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10-16 h, Sunday 10-14 h
Director: Mr. Tamás WEISZBURG, Associate Professor
E-mail: nhm ludens.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 381 2208; +36 1 372 2500, Ext.: 8108
Fax: +36 1 381 2211
Departments
Museum of Mineralogy
Museum of Petrology
Museum of Biology
Museum of Mathematics
Museum of Paleontology
Museum of Science History
Exhibitions
Mineralogy- and petrology exhibition
Biology- and paleontology exhibition
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Biology and paleontology exhibition
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The Bolyai College
Address: Nándorfejérvári út 13., Budapest H-1117
Homepage: http://www.bolyai.elte.hu
Director: Mr. Péter SURJÁN, Professor of Chemistry
E-mail: director bolyai.elte.hu
Secretartiat:
E-mail: secretary bolyai.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 203 8221
Fax: +36 1 203 8250
Established in 1992 with the purpose of creating a motivating environment for intensive science education and
research, the College came into operation in February 1994.
The 98 students, including 18 graduates, presently associated with the College were selected from the best young
talents at the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Informatics, who wish to pursue a career in research after their
degrees.
The students of the College attend lectures, do their laboratory work and pass examinations at the University. In
addition to this, they are offered extra lectures and occasional intensive courses on special topics at the College, take
part in an extended seminar program, and their progress is assisted and monitored through tutorials. The College
houses international doctoral courses, organizes language courses for its students, and supports their participation in
summer schools abroad. The Fall semester 2006 a pilot course was started on concepts and best practice of
technological and scientific innovation.
The educational and research activity is supervised by 8 senior staff members, working at the College part time. At
the moment the staff members are:
Ms. Katalin SCHLETT, Assistant Professor - Biology
Mr. Péter ÓDOR, Associate Researcher - Biology
Mr. Géza FOGARASI, Professor - Chemistry
Mr. András GALÁCZ, Professor - Earth science
Ms. Erzsébet HORVÁTH, Associate Professor - Geography
Mr. András GÁCS, Associate Professor - Mathematics and informatics
Mr. Zoltán PORKOLÁB, Associate Professor - Mathematics and informatics
Mr. László SASVÁRI, Associate Professor - Physics
In the summer period the College hosts various international scientific meetings: smaller conferences, workshops,
summer courses, etc.
The Student Union
Homepage: http://ttkhok.elte.hu
President: Mr. Attila JÁNOSI
E-mail: elnok ttkhok.elte.hu
Office:
Room: 0.75
E-mail: irodavezeto ttkhok.elte.hu
Phone: +36 1 372 2654; +36 1 372 2500 Ext.: 6054
The Student Union, founded in spring 1990, is an organization consisting of the elected representatives of more than
5000 students of the Faculty. Its general aim is to represent, advise and assist the students of the Faculty in every
aspect of university life. The members of the Union form diverse groups with specific tasks. As the highest level of
representation the Union aims to present a united front in the decision-making bodies of the Faculty (Faculty
Council), where the students hold 1/3 of the mandate. The legislative body of the Union is the General Assembly,
which consists of 49 representatives of the different disciplines.
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The president of the Union is assisted by 3 vice-presidents and other office-holders responsible for different
functions. Day-to-day duties are discharged by a Steering Board elected by the General Assembly. This includes the
president of the Union, the vice-presidents and 10 members.
The interests of the students are also represented in the operative committees of the Faculty, which means that we
can directly take the responsibility for shaping our own lives as students. The Study Affairs Group of the Union
advises the students in study matters (possibilities to choose majors, information about school fees, the intricacies of
the Examination Regulations, etc.). The Bursary Committee decides on the distribution of the money granted by the
state for the students bursaries and social assistance. The Foreign Affairs Group is responsible for helping and
managering the problems of the foreign students studying on the Faculty. They also liable for keeping contact with
universities of other countries and finding scholarship opportunites for the students of the Faculty. You can connect
them through the coordinator of the group (Mr. Péter D. RING – kulbiz ttkhok.elte.hu ).
The events held by the Union are coordinated by the Organizing Group. The Speciality Groups' members major in
the same discipline. Their aim is to find solutions for problems specific for students studying in that field. The
Student Union maintains contact with several institutions and universities from all over the world and helps students
to be informed about international scholarship possibilities.
One of the important activities of the Student Union is the editing and publishing of a weekly newspaper, the Nyúz
(this is the phonetic transcription of the word news). Its circulation is 2500, most of the readers are students of the
Faculty. This is the only paper published by the Faculty, and it is subsidized from the budget of the Students
Foundation and by the Student Union.
The background of these activities is provided by the Student Office, working under the supervision of the Union.
The Student Office serves as the secretariat of the Union, and provides the students free and reduced-rate services
(international student card, driver's school, language school, labor exchange, finding apartments and private tutoring
information, domestic and foreign scholarship facilities, maps, movie programs, theatre tickets, etc.).
In order to be able to function independently, the Union has created a financial background for its activities by
managing donations to the Students Foundation and running several enterprises on its own (Students’ Store,
preparation courses for the university entrance exams, summer camps, etc.). We have 10 employees who either work
in the Students Office or participate in our work in another way (e.g. financial manager). All these enterprises work
for students benefit or relate to different levels of education. Thus, they contribute to the general welfare of our
University. Another advantage of the Students Foundation is that the granting of any kind of assistance for the
students of the Faculty is decided by the students, thus enabling them to make responsible decisions concerning their
own lives.
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NOTICE TO READERS
Higher Education in Hungary
(Source: http://english.tpf.hu/pages/content/index.php?page_id=94)
Hungarian higher education stands for more than 600 years of academic excellence. The first university in Hungary
was founded in Pécs, located in the southern region of Hungary, in 1367. Today there are 71 higher educational
institutions in Hungary ranging from top research universities to minor colleges. The universities and colleges are
financed either by the state, private organizations or a church.
(Hungarian institutions of higher education: http://english.tpf.hu/pages/subpage/index.php?id=525&page_id=94)
Hungary joined the Bologna Process in 1999 by signing the Bologna Declaration with 28 other countries to establish
the European Higher Education Area by 2010.
The key objectives of the process are:
- to increase mobility by improving the comparability of the higher educational structures, qualifications and
degrees, through developing proper tools for the recognition of periods of studies and degrees,
- to improve employability through the modernization of curricula and to strengthen links with the labour market,
- to enhance the quality of training by developing a scheme of quality assurance.
Three cycle system
The Act on Higher Education was inspired by the objectives of the Bologna Process. The new degree structure based
on three cycles was adopted in December 2004. All main fields of study are implemented in accordance with the new
structure. Exceptions are medicine, pharmacy, dental and veterinary studies, architecture, law and certain crafts, arts,
design related study programmes, which retain a long single-cycle structure of 5-6 years.
The first cycle programmes last 6-8 semesters (3-4 years, 180-240 credit points) and are conducive to Bachelor’s
degrees. The second cycle, a prerequisite for a Master’s degree last 2-4 semesters (1-2 years, 60-120 credit points).
Two-year advanced vocational programmes are also available on an optional basis prior to first cycle programmes
wrapped up by advanced vocational qualifications. A maximum of 60 credit points in the advanced vocational
programme categories are compatible for recognition in the first cycle. Any Bachelor’s and Master’s degree can be
followed by specialised higher education training programmes. They do not entail another degree but offer an option
for specialisation in a particular field of study.
Programmes can be full-time, part-time or based on distance learning.
A three-year doctoral study programme is a post-graduate alternative to follow any Master’s or equivalent
qualification. In addition, each candidate needs to possess a type ‘C’ intermediate level foreign language acquisition
certificate and has to take an entrance exam which includes a written dissertation plan and an interview. The
institutions are entitled to including further entrance requirements.
A doctoral study programme consists of two modules: the teaching module is composed of a course lasting 6
semesters (180 credit points) and a written thesis supported by scientific publications. The applicants have to pass
two oral doctoral exams and have to defend their thesis. A doctoral degree awarding process requires an intermediate
level of linguistic proficiency in two foreign languages.
The three-cycle system allows for lower admittance requirements while making the transfer between programmes a
lot easier. Responding to the challenges of having to train a growing number of students, bachelor courses are less
specialised and more broadly funded. The new Bologna cycles have a higher efficiency of adaptability to the changing
needs of the labour market and are better positioned to meet the purposes of lifelong learning.
Credit system
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is the only existing credit system in Hungary. The ECTS was
developed within the framework of European higher educational cooperation and mobility programmes for
recognising periods of studies. The ECTS were initially implemented in the academic year 2003/04.
Diploma Supplement
The Diploma Supplement (DS) has been issued by higher education institutions since July 2003. Since 2006 all higher
education institutions have provided the document automatically and free of charge in Hungarian and English
and/or in the language of an ethnic minority. The DS contains all information about the qualification, the degree
programme and a short description of the subjects taught.
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Admission
According to the Higher Education Act, admission for Bachelor’s degree programmes and some long-term Master’s
degree programmes is selective. The minimum requirement for admission for these degree programmes is a
secondary school leaving certificate or its non-Hungarian equivalent. There are a few exceptions where practical
examinations or tests are also required. Higher education studies can be financed either by the state or by the
students.
International students wishing to attend a full degree course in Hungary should contact the National Higher
Education Admissions Office for more information.
Annual timetable for an average student
Autumn semester
First half of September: registration and signing up for courses
Second half of September to middle of December: term time
Middle of December to beginning of February: exam period
Spring semester
First half of February: registration, signing up for courses
Second half of February to first half of May: term time
Middle of May to beginning of July: exam period
Holidays
Autumn: end of October
Winter: end of December
Spring: Easter week
Links of interest
For more information about Hungarian higher education please visit the following websites:
Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Hungary (http://www.okm.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=181)
National Higher Education Information Centre (http://www.felvi.hu/index.ofi?mfa_id=5)
Hungarian Scholarship Board (http://www.scholarship.hu/static/angol)
Educational Authority (http://www.oh.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=3349)
Hungarian Accreditation Committee (http://www.mab.hu/english/index.html)
Scientific Research
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
(http://www.mta.hu/index.php?id=406&type=0)
The Hungarian Academy of Sciences was established in 1825. According to Act XL of 1994, the Academy is a
scholarly public body founded on the principle of self-government, whose main task is the study of science, the
publicizing of scientific achievements, and the aid and promotion of research. Its members are the academicians. The
Academy, as a public body, is composed of academicians and other representatives of the sciences with an academic
degree, who work to solve the tasks of Hungarian science, express their intention to become members of the public
body and accept the duties it involves. They exercise their rights through their representatives. The general assembly
is the supreme organ of this public body, which is composed of academicians and delegates representing the nonacademician members of the public body. The 200 delegates are elected by secret ballot. The general assembly frames
its own bylaws, determines its order of procedure and budget, elects its officers (president, vice-presidents, secretarygeneral, vice-secretary-general), the committees of the general assembly, and the elected members of the presidium.
As the bylaws stipulate, the Academy has eleven sections:
I. Linguistics and Literary Studies Section,
II. Philosophy and Historical Studies Section,
III. Mathematical Sciences Section,
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IV. Agricultural Sciences Section,
V. Medical Sciences Section,
VI. Engineering Sciences Section,
VII. Chemical Sciences Section,
VIII. Biological Sciences Section,
IX. Economics and Law Section,
X. Earth Sciences Section,
XI. Physical Sciences Section.
The sections operate committees corresponding to branches of scholarship and special fields of research. The
Academy maintains research institutes and other institutions (libraries, archives, information systems, etc.) assisting
their work, and extends aid to university research centres. The operation of research institutes is directed by the 30member Council of Academic Research Centres with the assistance of three advisory boards. The Council of
Doctors may confer the Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences title. The operation of the Academy is
financed by the budget, income derived from its assets, and by foundations and donations.
HAS’s Research Units
HAS establishes and maintains research institutes in the fields of the natural and social sciences. It also operates such
other institutions of learning as libraries, archives, systems of information, etc. as well as it subsidises research groups
at universities and public collections. Currently, there are 47 research institutes operated by HAS.
The activities of the research institutes are directed by HAS's Council of Research Units. A body comprising 30
scientists, half its members are elected by HAS’s General Assembly, another half by the research units themselves.
While directing research, the Council closely co-operates with HAS's scientific sections. Its president is HAS's current
General Secretary. The Council of Research Units operates boards of curators in all major sciences.
It is these boards that determine subsidies and investments for all research units after evaluating their activities in
close co-operation with HAS’s scientific sections and their scientific committees.
HAS’s Research Institutes
(http://www.mta.hu/index.php?id=704)
Research Groups
(http://www.mta.hu/?id=710&passpars=index_en.php%3Foffset=0)
Institute for Research Organisation
Address: Nádor utca 18.,Budapest H-1051
Mail address: P.O.B. 994, 1245 Budapest
Tel., fax: (36-1)269-5195, (36-1)331-3161
Main activities:
- Services (scientific, financial and organizational);
- Research in the field of S&T policy;
- Development and operation of databases;
- Publication of studies in the broad fields of research organization and S&T policies.
The Institute was established in 1968 as a special background institution of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. The
staff is responsible both for scientific and administrative activities related to the science policy profile of HAS.
Science and innovation policy studies have been made for more than four decades. Accumulated knowledge and
expertise in statistics, financing, institutional systems and transformation policies in Hungary and other Central- and
Eastern European countries are utilized mainly by the HAS administration, but also by many domestic and foreign
organizations (scientific establishments, ministries, offices of statistics, foundations, etc.). Databases of the Institute
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are of great significance for science administrators and researchers as well. Just to mention a few of the most popular
ones: database of scientists as members of the public-law association of HAS; database of research units all over the
country; database of foundations related to research and higher education.
Council of the Research Network
This body directs, comments on, proposes, and decides about HAS’s autonomous, subsidised network of research
units. Except for 3 members delegated by HAS’s Council of Research Units, all other members and substituting
members are elected by the research network itself with due consideration given to the structure and staff
proportions within the network.
The Council of the Research Network represents subsidised research institutes and other research units by
promoting their operation and development. While it closely watches the professional work of the network, it
promotes all applications for outside support and safeguards the due distribution of basic resources. With its
principled decisions, it assists HAS’s Office for Subsidised Research Units in carrying out its central organisational
and co-ordinating duties.
International Relations
The international relation activities of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences are supported by three pillars. The first
one is the Department of European Scientific Relations which focuses on the European multilateral scientific affairs
both in terms of science policy and also different practical issues, with special emphasis on the R&D Framework
Programmes of the European Union. This Department also provides the home base for the HunASCO office
located in Brussels, which serves as the representation office of HAS to the European Union.
The second pillar is the Office for International Co-operation which deals with the bilateral cooperation programmes
of HAS as well as maintains the membership of HAS in different international scientific associations.
The third pillar is the Academic Council of Hungarians Abroad which was set up in order to better involve
Hungarian scientists living in Western Europe and overseas into Hungarian-Hungarian scientific cooperation.
Things to know about Hungary
Basic information
Official name: Republic of Hungary
State form: Parliamentary republic
Hungary is a member of OECD, NATO, EU and is a Schengen state.
Area: 93 030 km2
Population: 10 053 000
Capital and largest city: Budapest (population: 1 700 000)
Neighbouring countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia
Climate and weather: Hungary is in the temperate zone, and has a relatively dry continental climate.
Currency: Forint (HUF)
Time zone: CET (GMT +1)
Hungary is one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world with a capital regarded as one of the most
beautiful cities in the world. Despite its relatively small size, the country is home to numerous World Heritage Sites
(http://english.tpf.hu/pages/content/index.php?page_id=128), UNESCO Biosphere reserves, the second largest thermal
lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton), and the largest natural grassland in
Europe (Hortobágy).
Language
The official language is Hungarian, which forms part of the Finno-Ugric language family. Hungarians call their
language ‘magyar’. Although Hungary is located in Central Europe, Hungarian is not related to any of the languages
that surround it. Hungarian is spoken by 10 million people in Hungary. There are also sizable populations of
Hungarian speakers in Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, Ukraine, Israel and the U.S. Smaller pockets of Hungarian speakers
also live in Canada, Slovenia, Austria and the other countries too.
Hungarian names
In Hungary all names are given with family name first and followed by a given name. So the terms first name and last
name are potentially confusing and should be avoided as they do not in this case denote given and family names
respectively.
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